Searching for parts

Even though the new project came with a lot of stuff, it still needs a lot to be finished.

Some key things that the car needs:
- Intake/Throttle Body
- Intercooler
- Radiator and fans
- Exhaust
- Nuckles/wheel bearings that aren't shot
- Fenders & front bumper cover
- Matching locks & ignition switch

Since the car already needs some bodywork that we have to buy, we decided to change the bodywork so that car looks like a 2007 model, instead of a 2002. This might make it easier to find sponsors to help pay for everything, and the car will be worth more when we're done.

Finding all of these parts can be difficult and expensive. Luckily, we've found a local salvage yard that specializes in Subarus, and we found almost everything we need there. This place is exactly what you think of when you think of a salvage yard- Cars and parts everywhere, and a cat named Boots living in the cars. The owner, John, is super friendly and offers excellent customer service.

Here's a photo of the yard...



2007 model year fenders...


Every rally car needs a wing (and STI taillights)!

This mass of rubber and trim surrounds the doors and windows of the car to keep dust out- kind of important on a rally car. It took Dan two hours to pull all of this crap.

Brakes... This was a lucky find. John had some 2007 WRX brakes, front and back. We already have a set of fronts, but were happy to buy a full set from John- We'll use the ones we have as spares eventually. At the top is another lucky find- A set of dba two-piece brake rotors. We found these at the RalliTek garage sale and got an awesome deal on them. Hopefully, we'll never need another set of brakes!